Today, I am sharing four Carolina Wren photos and a short video as a mini-celebration of this delightful wren species. These bold wrens bring me so much joy.

Carolina Wren on rocks, Sebastian County, ArkansasCarolina Wren on rocks – Canon R7, f8, 1/1600, ISO 500, Canon 100-400mm at 360mm, natural light

Carolina Wrens poke around in the leaf litter, among rocks, and just about anywhere else they might find food. They will even come within mere feet—or sometimes just inches—of me while searching for something to eat.

Carolina Wren calling on the first day of winter, Sebastian County, ArkansasCarolina Wren calling on the first day of winter – Canon R7, f8, 1/800, ISO 500, Canon 100-400mm at 330mm, natural light

Carolina Wrens are sassy, and scold me if the suet feeder is empty. Their scolding calls make me giggle. Oh, how I had missed being scolded by these wrens while living out west.

Winter Carolina Wren perched on a rain gauge, Sebastian County, ArkansasWinter Carolina Wren perched on a rain gauge – Canon R7, f8, 1/250, ISO 1600, -0.3 EV, Canon 100-400mm at 400mm, natural light

Carolina Wrens are small, but they are almost fearless. They pick out favorite perches and make return visits to those perches all day long. I can count on this wren to show up on the rain gauge several times a day.

After taking a few still photos, I decided to record a video of the wren on the rain gauge. The video is short, but I liked it enough to share.

Click here if you prefer viewing the video on YouTube.

Winter Carolina Wren in Arkansas, Sebastian CountyWinter Carolina Wren in Arkansas – Canon R7, f8, 1/320, ISO 1600, -0.3 EV, Canon 100-400mm at 400mm, natural light

Every day with these Carolina Wrens is a gift, and I can’t help but smile when I see or hear them. Of course, I want to celebrate them. Why wouldn’t I?

Life is good.

Mia

Click here to view more of my Carolina Wren photos plus facts and information about this species.